A Key West Travel Guide

Explore a Variety of Key West Attractions

The Florida Keys are famous worldwide for their natural beauty, superb weather, unmatched fishing and diving, and exciting nightlife. Use our Key West travel guide to explore the renowned region, with its fascinating historic district and bustling waterfront. Famed for its nightlife and attractions, you can't go wrong staying in Key West!

Adventure Activities in Key West and the Florida Keys

Guests at Parrot Key Hotel and Resort will find an endless array of Key West attractions, many of them related to the gorgeous waters that surround the historic city. Parrot Key Resort's staff can help make arrangements for an extensive variety of fun-filled activities, from fishing and scuba diving to eco tours and boat rentals. Contact the resort's front desk for more information about your personal adventure in Key West: 1-305-809-2200.

Watersports

The Florida Keys are synonymous with the excitement of watersports. Parrot Key Resort's on-site rental services can provide you with jet skis and kayaks to investigate the inviting waters of Key West. If you would prefer to rent your own boat, enjoy a sunset dinner cruise, or relish a bird's eye view of Key West while parasailing, Parrot Key staff can make the appropriate arrangements.

Gulf Coast Fishing

Key West offers some of the finest fishing in the world. Ernest Hemingway fished these waters for giant blue marlin and tarpon as do locals and visitors every day. Over 225 species of game fish can be found in the crystal clear waters of Key West. Bring your own boat or let an experienced captain help you hone your skills flats fishing or deep sea fishing.

Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

Whether you are an experienced diver or a snorkeling novice, the beautiful reefs of the Florida Keys await. Thousands of tropical fish, plants and marine life can be found in the waters near Key West, one of the most popular diving spots in the world and the world's third largest barrier reef.

Coral Reefs

Inner Reefs are suitable for both divers and snorkelers, abundant in both coral and marine life. Depths vary from 3-30ft.

Wreck Dives

Joe's Tug lies at a depth of 60 to 65ft. Home to moray eels and fish, this is an easy dive for both beginners and experienced divers. The vessel is surrounded by soft and hard coral formations and large sponges.

Cayman Salvage-Master is a 180-foot steel-hulled buoy tender sunk in 1985 and offers diving opportunities at 70 to 80 feet. This is a great place to see large jewfish and moray eels.

Eco Tours

Key West and the Florida Keys are a unique ecological region and back country eco tours can introduce you to the area's one-of-a-kind flora and fauna. Contact Parrot Key staff to book an eco tour with the best tour providers in the Keys.

Beaches

One of the biggest Key West attractions, this island is home to several beautiful beaches - including Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach, Higg's Beach and Smather's Beach - that offer a variety of activities and amenities. Check with the Parrot Key staff to find out which beach best meets your needs.